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Lamanai Tour From Orange Walk
If you’re in Orange Walk, you’re probably transiting to another city in Belize or Mexico, or you’re here to do the Lamanai tour. Outside of that, there isn’t much to see or do here. Orange Walk is perhaps the most laid back city in Belize, but a great place to kick back and relax. There isn’t much of a tourist industry, so you get the most authentic Belizean experience. I spent much of my time here relaxing and walking around this tiny town. My friend Kendrya and I came specifically to see the Lamanai (Mayan term for Submerged Crocodile) archaeological ruins. In order to visit these ruins you’ll need to book a…
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Day Trip to Izamal from Merida
Izamal is truly one of the hidden gems in the Yucatan area and is worth a visit if you have some time to spare. Izamal is one of the oldest and most important Mayan cities. Locals refer to it as a city of three cultures due to its blend of the pre-colonial, colonial, and modern eras. The Mayan structures in Izamal were so massive that rather than destroy them, like the Spaniards often did, they built churches on top of them. Getting there From Merida, it’s about an hour or so by bus (70km). To reach Izamal, take the bus from Noreste station on Calle 67. Take the bus bound…
